Anaphylaxis Care and Prevention at Freedom Allergy

What Is Anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. It occurs quickly after exposure to an allergen, such as foods, insect stings, medications, or latex. Without immediate treatment, anaphylaxis can progress rapidly and affect breathing, blood pressure, and heart function.

Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency. Prompt recognition and treatment with epinephrine (adrenaline) can save lives.

Common Symptoms of Anaphylaxis

Symptoms usually begin within minutes of exposure and may include:

• Difficulty breathing, wheezing, or throat tightness

• Swelling of the lips, tongue, or face

• Hives, itching, or flushed skin

• Nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain

• Dizziness, fainting, or rapid drop in blood pressure

• Feeling of impending doom

Because anaphylaxis can worsen quickly, it is critical to use epinephrine right away and call 911.

What Causes Anaphylaxis?

The most common triggers include:

• Food allergies: Peanut, tree nuts, milk, egg, shellfish, fish, soy, wheat, and sesame

• Insect stings: Bees, wasps, hornets, and fire ants

• Medications: Antibiotics, aspirin, NSAIDs, and others

• Latex

At Freedom Allergy, we specialize in identifying triggers through skin prick testing, blood testing, and detailed medical history review.

How Freedom Allergy Helps Patients with Anaphylaxis

We provide comprehensive care for patients at risk of severe allergic reactions:

• Accurate Diagnosis – Identifying triggers with allergy testing.

• Personalized Allergy Action Plans – Clear, step-by-step guidance for patients and families.

• Epinephrine Training – Teaching patients and caregivers how and when to use auto-injectors.

• Immunotherapy Options – Allergy shots (venom immunotherapy) for insect stings, and oral immunotherapy (OIT) or sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) for certain food allergies.

• Emergency Preparedness – Ensuring patients know what to do at home, school, or work.

Why Choose Freedom Allergy?

• Experienced, board-certified allergists

• Expertise in pediatric and adult allergy emergencies

• Advanced treatments such as oral immunotherapy for food allergy desensitization

• Family-centered approach to care and education

• Trusted by families across Georgia, the U.S., and internationally